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BMW 523

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

J9 AFMMOT history

J9 AFM is a blue petrol BMW 523 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
126,692 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 AFM was last recorded at 126,692 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,684 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,692 miles
  • 2024 – 124,575 miles
  • 2023 – 122,902 miles
  • 2022 – 121,108 miles
  • 2020 – 120,624 miles
  • 2019 – 120,573 miles
  • 2018 – 118,676 miles
  • 2017 – 115,264 miles
  • 2015 – 111,277 miles
  • 2014 – 105,979 miles
  • 2013 – 101,231 miles
  • 2012 – 96,444 miles
  • 2011 – 90,088 miles
  • 2010 – 86,609 miles
  • 2009 – 80,368 miles
  • 2008 – 74,803 miles
  • 2007 – 68,256 miles
  • 2006 – 63,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,692 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer to under sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,692 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    121755710591
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,684 miles (+2,109)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,684 miles
    Test number
    271212201499
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,575 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    902705238114
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail124,535 miles (+1,633)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,535 miles
    Test number
    233860001869
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,902 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,902 miles
    Test number
    322376979897
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer to under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,896 miles (+1,788)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    731038816254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer to under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,108 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,108 miles
    Test number
    583390530972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail121,107 miles (+483)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,107 miles
    Test number
    811695192813
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass120,624 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    724747115491
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,573 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,573 miles
    Test number
    192649609224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail120,551 miles (+1,875)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    404652771624
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass118,676 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,676 miles
    Test number
    428126364804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,648 miles (+3,384)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    133865648910
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  14. Pass115,264 miles (+3,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    757607132413
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass111,277 miles (+5,298)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,277 miles
    Test number
    355732405240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes-surface rust

  16. Pass105,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    775156474145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,979 miles (+4,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,979 miles
    Test number
    405504774190
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass101,231 miles (+4,787)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    968192193125
    • NoteOffside rear drop link worn.

  19. Pass96,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    319916302202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,444 miles (+6,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    839226102229
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass90,088 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    448079591166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,609 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    493590700287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    743184999134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail80,368 miles (+5,565)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    672634599153
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass74,803 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    193594408258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    642518697192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,256 miles (+5,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,256 miles
    Test number
    640257597193
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass63,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    741495906250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 AFM

Does J9 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 AFM expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 AFM?
The MOT on J9 AFM expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 AFM done?
J9 AFM was recorded at 126,692 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,352 miles a year.
Has J9 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 AFM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 AFM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J9 AFM find?
J9 AFM passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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